Olympic Volleyball Player Reacts to Haikyuu!! S4E24: "Monsters' Ball"

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

"In a play that lasted 0.1 seconds, those two were the only ones who never wavered."

[@Shp4318]

Those words always gave goosebumps to me - because they came from Tsukki. He wasn’t being emotional, just simply stating the facts ❤

[@BornNguyener]

They never wavered because they’re the ones who first felt “This positioning, this timing, this angle is perfect.” And then were blocked by Aoba Johsai in Season 1!!!! They predicted it just like Oikawa

[@adrian07quint]

I swear a short wing spiker who was my teammate in college kick over balls like that 😢

[@joseluiscervanteinzunza168]

Please, the next chapter leave the credits at the final part, it comes with the first opening but is a really good escene, when the first opening starts kicking in, let to finish the opening complete, the credits have some extra parts, and with a postcredtis escene

[@moxopal675]

When you finish the show, I highly recommend the manga from where the show leaves off

[@heisenberg6197]

Tsuki's growth from "this is just a club" to actually digging a ball that is almost out of the court

[@laughingjack6152]

Fr, not only digged the ball but he actually dived for it😭

[@루루애오-t3e]

Tsuki’s grin before the toss, indicates that this, in his life or career, won’t be just ‘a memory’. Such a nice manga.😊

[@Kim-ng4ti]

Tsukishima "It's just a club" Kei really dove for the ball. SUCH A MOMENT FR

[@laust5868]

the bokuto speech effect

[@songjoowan]

@@laust5868 Bokuto the savior 😂

[@skyefox]

The short montage after Hinata's high receive and Sugawara thinking back to how he was the 1st season really gets to me. All he ever wanted to do was spike, nonstop. Now here he is with not only a clean receive, but with the foresight to make it high so that his team can catch their breath and reset properly. That's the true growth of Hinata, how he's not just in love with spiking, he's in love with volleyball.

[@Iqnacio.]

What I love the most about Sugas reaction is that it's also a call back to Iwaizumis monologue in the 2nd Karasuno vs Seijoh match, where after getting 2 insane digs he remembers how he only cared about spikes too as a kid, but he was now glad to have learned the "bliss of receiving an opponents perfect hit". Hinata was in awe of Iwa at that moment and now it has come full circle with him having that exact same experience after those 4 receives (the two from episode 22 and the two from this one), cause he's now feeling that bliss and having that lesson ingrained into him. But of course Hinata being Hinata is completely inmersed in the game so instead of showing him rationalize that and going ooc, Furudate explains it through Suga who is probably one of the two characters who is more aware of Hinatas growth... ( SPOILERS FOR EP25 JUST IN CASE) ...the other one being Tsukishima, who also reflects on what Hinata is going through, but unlike Suga who focuses on Hinata becoming a more mature player, Tsukki focuses on how he can empathize with him, as he realizes that Hinatas love for the game has gone one level deeper after having one of "those moments", like his block against Ushijima.

[@Jaenjang]

All he wanted to was okay the sport he so loved❤ he constantly needs to find a way to stay on court and this shows it

[@thanglongnguyenvu3815]

That's really well put.

[@nowaz]

"Don't underestimate what it takes to be a ball boy." by coach Ukai is one of my fav quotes in all of anime and I've been trying to apply to real life ever since I read that line in the manga. Always give every task your all and learn everything from it regardless of how simple it may be.

[@Allen-qs2xr]

One of mine is 'Eat a proper meal'. It just says so much about building good habits, being consistent, and growing stronger bit by bit. The fact that that line was there since ep 3 is insane.

[@penguin_forest]

Mine is "my average self, do you really have time to look down like this?" When I'm at a low point, it reminds me to not stay in a slump for long. To pick myself up and push forward.

[@Kuoncchi]

The fact that Tsuki trusted HINATA to be there and dig that ball is such a huge moment for me, this episode is everything honestly, filled with amazing moments! Love the full circle with the freak quick match loss from Aoba Josai vs Karasuno to Inarizaki vs Karasuno. Just beautiful storytelling!

[@theclockworkheart]

yes!!! it's so moving that hinata has a great pass and acknowledges how good tsukki is at blocking (which he can fully appreciate now that he's tuned into defense), but tsukki trusting hinata to get that ball and make that play is just as touching to me. 😭😭

[@riftborn1058]

the fact that we get a moment in the set before where it is hinted at that hinata realises what tsuku is doing, setting up his rintaro recieve makes it all the better

[@heatxtreme9261]

And with this episode the freak duo has come full circle from the Aoba match in season 1, they knew how tempting the freak quick was during that moment just little bit better and read the twins like a book. Also, Tsuki's shorty serve at the end deserves more credit

[@valdezinatorpro1377]

ikr? Tsukki plays normally throughout the set and does something unexpected when the set is about to end.

[@Limits420]

Tsukki coming around, from the finals vs Ushiwaka, to MAKE SURE he puts his fingers on the ball, to let Daichi get it over. All the trust he put in Hinata too, he didn't just funnel someone for that break point dig, he knew it was Hinata there. Tsukkishima had a lot of little moments across this final set!

[@codqsBeAsT]

The phrase the twins use “this position, this timing, this angle, it’s perfect!” Is also the phrase that kageyama uses during the aoba joshai match in the point that they lose. I love little connections like that

[@KumonoKoe]

Not to forget that Kita told the twins not to apologise as it wasn’t a mistake, parallels what Daichi said when Hinayana apologised.

[@unicoraptorrex3459]

​@@codqsBeAsTand Inarizaki's banner is simply the cherry on top - sometimes, we need the bad memories to learn

[@skylwer]

The fact that Hinata and Kageyama blocked their own quick in the same way they lost to Aoba Josai in Season 1 was such an amazing way to end the set. Also ending the match with a block is so freakin cool. There's just so much in this episode. Man even Tsukki trusting that Hinata would be there for a receive is insane. Also Tsukki diving for the ball??? What an amazing episode and match.

[@TrianaNero]

I love how by the end of the episode you got into full-mode volleyball commentator :"D Funnily enough, Furudate (the author) initially actually regretted having this particular rotation for the final point of the match - they wanted the final point to be the twins VS Kageyama&Hinata, but for that to happen both twins had to be up in the front row. Osamu ended up in the back row, but Furudate realized that at this point, the twins would go for the quick no matter what, so that's how their back row quick came into existence. Furudate ended up satisfied with how they "bluffed their way through" and kept everything on brand xD Atsumu admiring how Hinata doesn't believe in the setter but rather that the setter will get the ball to him no matter what is kind of funny, because he seems at least somewhat unaware that this is exactly the dynamic between him and Osamu as well, which Osamu points out, not finding it unusual at all x)

[@SappyNoypi]

I love that Sarah recognised right away that Karusuno were playing way too quick on that last few sets. This is why we need her to react to this show! Thank you!

[@sleepybeef2412]

The Speed is a Curse sequence is one of my favorite parts in all of Haikyuu. Ukai noticed immediately from the quick that they are going too fast, but they were all too focused to hear him telling them to slow down. Then Aran throws back his arms for the jump and the edges of the screen begin to fade to black, visually showing the moment that the pace picks up even more as the view for us watching literally gets more narrow. The fading to black continues, slowly reaching the center of the screen only to be dispelled by the light of the sun boy Hinata, giving everyone the opportunity to breathe as everything becomes brighter than ever before. What follows is the intense rally that ends with the words that were followed by Karasuno's defeat in season 1, "This position... This timing... This angle... It's perfect.", which just like in season 1 gets blocked, leading to Inarizaki's loss, reflected in the eyes of their captain as he watches the ball hit the ground from the sidelines. Though the animation after the art style shift hasn't always been as good, I can firmly say that to me this sequence is one of Haikyuu's greatest.

[@gobluebro]

I always love the detail when the light getting darker at 26:38 and the line of "They're strangling themselves". Then everything gets bright again once hinata hits it up high and everyone can catch their breath. Such a subtle but amazing piece of detail to bring the viewer into the experience.

[@Flipcrash]

what do you mean subtle, its the entire purpose for it being there, Without it there just be the normal anime streak edges

[@Angryegaroq]

I understand what you meant.

[@gobluebro]

@@Flipcrash Subtle: making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something.

[@TimothyGod]

​@@gobluebroit was very direct. Strangling being represented by the creeping darkness, and the freedom being represented by the light. It's not subtle

[@brayanjohny9799]

I love it too. It is a clever touch to the scene.

[@tractorKing]

I love Asahi holding up the finger after his score off the block! The growth! The confidence! Number 1 baby!

[@karabomasibi2331]

The ACE of Karasuno, the growth. SO happy for Asahi

[@FredVindicator]

YEAH everytime I see the scene I HAVE to hold up my finger too

[@cjtherdpepatco6139]

Yeaaaahhhhhh the Aceeee!

[@Nathahollic]

SPOILERS AHEAD: That finger point is also kind of like a foreshadowing for the Kamomedai match. The "Let's get one point." moment.

[@karabomasibi2331]

@@Nathahollic Spoilers ahead Also, this is the beginning of the "Block Crusher!!!!"

[@BornNguyener]

It should be mandatory for everyone to rewatch the last point of Season 1 Ep 24 after this episode by far one of my favorite call backs in all of media just iconic stuff by Furudate

[@josephocenada]

yeah, I like the tension when almost every karasuno was still at the back trying to save the ball and the twins was gonna do a freak quick

[@jmanuelrm7804]

Yes :') Kageyama said the same

[@Qyshawn]

This positioning, this angle!!!

[@Troutyyyy]

The call back in this episode is soo good, the last play is a mirror of when hinta and kageyama get blocked to lose all the way back at the end of season 1 against oikawa. Even the "this position, this timing, perfection" is exactly what kageyama said in that last play. Thats why tsuki said they knew better than anyone else that speed isn't invincible.😭 great reaction as always!

[@thedarkemissary]

Yup. Repeated sequence of the last point in 3 different seasons. Really poetic and shows the growth.

[@yassin528]

I also thought it was nice to show the banner we don’t need the memories because it was exactly the memory of losing to aoba jousai in s1 that allowed them to block this quick attack.

[@lucasrxrxx1859]

​@@yassin528but it doesn't go againt the banner

[@dizont]

Quite fascinating how "just" a cartoon changes lives of people. Sarah has started an anime reaction channel. I have started playing volleyball. I have seen so many people discovering the beauty of volleyball after watching haikyu. Truly amazing experience

[@GuilhermeAlvesLeal]

There is acttually a graphic that shows that Volleyball in Japan increased like 5x more in highschool clubs after haikyuu started launching, it literally affected a whole generation. Even some of the National Volleyball players had some influence. The impact that it had in Japan and in the world are huge, and that just show how amazing this series is.

[@warrensee410]

The very first time I watched the scene where Hinata dig the ball high to slow down the pace of the game, I had tears in my eyes (and most times when I rewatched the series) because, to me, that was such a big moment, even bigger than when he made that perfect dig of Aran's spike earlier. As a setter (long ago lol), I understood how significant it was to have time to get myself under the ball and also seize up the opponent and my very own team players' positions before I put out the set. It is definitely not easy to remember to "keep it cool" at such moments. That scene is the most beautiful to me of the whole series.

[@jay7tennis]

I get teary eyed every time I watch this episode in Hinata’s high pass too. For me it showcases the growth of Hinata entirely. Here is the fastest attacker anyone has seen, and yet he is the one who has learned how to slow it down. For me I also can’t help but find the symbolism of taking it easy in life too. We find ourselves caught in the rhythm and the pace of life whether we know it or not, but what really helps is when we “take it easy.” I’ve been wanting to make a video essay on this scene and this character moment for the longest. I just haven’t ever made the time, but maybe… I’ll make time and take it easy myself.

[@ag8666]

Me too 😭 the way they built the show up to this moment was such perfection. And the visuals of everyone’s vision getting dark while they were panicking and then we see bright little sunshine Hinata handling this like it was no problem. Such a beautiful moment. Waiting years for this from season one til now was so so worth it.

[@Ragnaclaws]

That game is my favorite in the entire anime, so much character development, Inarizaki was such a cool and strong antagonist, and almost every episode has a big moment.

[@novemberrose8563]

I think what makes haikyuu so great is that there's no antagonists at all, you find yourself rooting from everyone, even the smug slogan on inarizakis banner once explained dosent come off cocky at all. That's the shoes best quality for me

[@pwner332]

Likewise!

[@theonemweh]

As someone who finished the manga (many times), the ball boy arc was one of the most impactful for Hinata in the long run.

[@OneMoreMeme_INeedYou]

omgggg, I just finished the manga after being an anime only, and I was literally just thinking that. That camp absolutely changed his life so completely, more than himself or the audience would ever think.

[@zze86]

For reals, I've been saying it since the ball boy arc, Old man Washijo is totally misunderstood. Washijo basically set Hinata into motion into his final ultimate form.

[@anw568]

Lmao that 'many times' is so true for a lot of haikyuu fans

[@Pandemonium707]

And here i am, im about to read it again xdd

[@WonderAsh_]

This scene here, taking it easy? I remember the first time I saw it I genuinely couldn't hold back my tears. Hinata is someone who seems so simple at a first glance, but is such a wonderfully written character. His growth and his unwavering tenacity is always such a joy to see, and his passion and his hunger to learn is so admirable. It's moments like these that make Haikyuu my favorite anime.

[@Fede.i.M.]

You may not remember but thats exactly how they lost for the first time againt seijo, the quick got read and they got stuffed the twins were almost mimicking kageyamas inner monologue during that play in season 1.

[@thedarkemissary]

Don't know how you did it. When Hinata gets that final high first touch, I cry every time. I'm right there with Sugi. It's beautiful.

[@Michela_Zzz]

Me too, bud, me too *proceeds to rewatch that part * *bawls again *

[@jponix8]

I love the ASAHI IN NATIONALS evolution, nobody thinks about him as good as the others, but in all nationals games and the ones to come hes just transcending in each play, his praise for his teammates and finally living the moment, hes moments are subtle in the anime, the manga you can digest more, but man im excited to see more of SUPER SAIYAN ASAHI on the court

[@sherlock1096]

I don't know if somebody mentionned this, but in the manga, when Hinata digs the ball, Anabara-sensei (Johzenji's coach) says "Hinata-kun, I will never use the word fluke in reference to you again" and I think it has more impact in this scene.... Also, I love how Sarah couldn't stop smiling during the last point but it's understandable knowing how good that rally was.. Can't wait to see the reaction for the last episode, so many (good) things will happen in this one. Also, knowing all the things that will happen, especially after the Spring Tournament, if Sarah reacts to a certain information, she will actually melt .....

[@kiaranairany4780]

I wanna see her reaction too after time skip arc (that's the reason why i followed her reaction tbh),, but sadly that wont happen cuz we got no more new season, only 2 movies 😭

[@unknown_individual7050]

​@kiaranairany4780 I'm sure she'll either do a reading or multi part reaction to the movies. It would be a sin not to finish at least reacting to the story so I'm sure she'll do one in time.

[@Shp4318]

This episode has so many great moments. One of the most underrated moments might be when Futakuchi (Date Tech) said Asahi making his incomplete spike work pissed him off - because now he would never be able play against Asahi to try that out (third years graduating). Loved it ❤❤

[@jay7tennis]

Oh wow I love that insight!

[@Shp4318]

@@jay7tennishank you.. I find new things everytime I watch this show. I guess Haikyuu is a gift that just keeps on giving (in the most optimistic sense) 👏🏼

[@TownspersonB]

"This position, this timing, this angle. It's perfect." By the time I'd seen this season, I'd watched the first three seasons several times, so I could recognize that line without the subtitles. Having it mirror how it backfired in season 1 but with Inarizaki instead... It was just so great. And Hinata taking it easy brought a tear to my eye.

[@seekittycat]

I originally didn't understand why they chose this opening theme song that sounds so different but after this episode it fit. The last few theme songs feel like climbing from bottom and battling an overwhelming odds. This one just feels like joy. The joy of two strong teams duking it out and being inspired by each other.

[@perevision]

I love how the lyrics are about a phoenix flying into an orange light

[@SPREET5454]

Seeing Seijoh cheer on Karasuno was the moment this anime made it into my top 5. Along with everything else its just insane seeing the respect between the teams. In competitive sports its so easy to just hate the team for beating you but they didn't. They rooted them to win and that makes me so happy.

[@BOLDcast]

I can't believe these reactions are coming to an end!! I'll DEF stick around for future stuff, but watching these reactions has been everything!

[@アップルジュース-x5w]

最後決着が着いた瞬間、北さんの目に輝いて映ってたのが最高だよね。自分たちが負けた瞬間なのに北さんの目には"美しく輝いてる"ように見えたってこと、彼がそれだけバレーボールを愛してたって事が表現されてると思うんだよね

[@Limits420]

This show is absolutely fantastic, all the growth and pay off for everything. The small things like Bokuto noticing Asahi trying to get the timing of the block for his spike, in the earlier set. My favorite part is such a small tiny foreshadowing moment, the point before last when Kageyama dumps the ball and stares directly at Asumu. When it pans to him and zooms, the green fade and buzz of the "twin call" hits. The same background as when Osamu is "mentally calling for the ball" and Asumu sets it elsewhere. The dump pissed off BOTH the twins! It also just hints that you know the quick is coming for the final point, Osamu is calling for the ball. I hope someone else finds to appreciate this, it blows my mind upon re-watch!

[@whatthe6871]

Tsukki came so far. He went from not caring and going for balls just because he is tired to going for that ball like that in the final rally. Definitely the best growth arc.

[@linh_tran93]

Arghh who knows how many times I've watched it already and I still feel out of breathe and pumped at the same time. We don't need the memories? Well, not Karasuno. They're built from all those memories. But they don't need a miracle.

[@erict1628]

19:32 Asahi had been practicing that spike for a while. If you recall back to the practice match against Date Tech as a warm up for the Spring Nationals, Asahi did the same thing on the last point, but he didn't get as powerful a spike because his timing was off by just a little bit.

[@Anitube]

Hinata making the ball go high giving them time to breathe gets me ever time. Seeing the fast paced action lead to Kageyama having that time to breathe and stop is so powerful.

[@silnot8235]

I love the scene where tsukki smirks at Inarizaki's slogan before his last serve. Especially in this season, there is a lot of mental confrontation or description of communication between the players of both teams. Like twins contrasting with Kageyama + Hinata duo, Kita contrasting with Daichi, etc. Tsukki has provided an opportunity to overcome his trauma (related to his brother) through season 3, and in season 4 he now admits to himself that he is as passionate about volleyball as Hinata. Maybe that's why? The reason why he smirks while looking at Inari's slogan is. It feels like this: "Oh yeah, you feel it too? me either." There will be no more a little boy stuck in the past.

[@adeleedyrssen589]

I do love Kita so much. He doesn’t get nearly enough screen time but his mindset is unreal and his words have honestly been life-changing for me.

[@greciaacosta7676]

Loved that everyone back home was cheering on them, I was crying of desperation and when the ones watching from Aoba screamed “GO BACK GO BACK” I smiled soooo hard

[@cheenu711]

If you notice, the dialogue in the last scene is a call back to the first season. Before losing to Aoba, Kageyama says "this position, this timing, this angle, is perfect". The Miya twins say the same thing right before their quick is blocked. The ending of this match is so satisfying, it's actually insane.

[@FrozenByul]

I’m kind of sad that we are almost done with season 4 reactions. 😭 The secondhand embarrassment was worth it 🤣.

[@dizont]

Yep super sad, i think i'll start rewatching these react videos again

[@dave3429]

especially because of how long we'll have to wait for more Haikyu :(

[@petermilz9984]

You can see frame 1 that she didn't like karasuno playing that fast on the last point. It's so fun to watch somebody see and understand plays immediately. That's why I was so hyped for you to see this match. The level of play in every point is insane.

[@Nofixdahdress]

One thing I really like about this episode and its call backs to Hinata crashing the training camp, is how it really highlights that, despite his roughness, Washijo is an *excellent* coach. Regardless of his misgivings about Hinata's ability to make up for his height, Washijo knew that if there was anything that would allow Hinata to be able to reach his full potential it would be the defensive skills and game knowledge that he'd pick up as a ball boy. He identified exactly what Hinata needed to learn and gave him an opportunity to learn it, without handing it to him or coddling him.

[@zze86]

Totally agree. Old man Washijo is totally misunderstood. He, and the ball boy arc, basically underlines Hinata's trajectory from here on out to Hinata's final form

[@PandaPower3195]

Kageyama and Hinata's block was such a great callback to their match with Seijoh, the way they were able to stop the freak quick because they knew how tempting the speed is - the lesson they learned about how speed isnt everything was so beautifully used in their match against Inarizaki!

[@MasterPpv]

Ahhhh, my second favorite rally in Haikyuu. So many pivotal moments all in one rally. And honestly I don't think it's that you got desensitized; this one is just overwhelming with how much is going on. So now you've had the release of that tension and breathlessness, but the emotional weight of it still has to be resolved... well, that's what we have one more episode for, after all.

[@RobustPhysics]

This was an episode I couldn't wait for you to watch! One of my favorite episodes, for sure. And yeah, the beginning of this season we look at Hinata and feel so much second-hand embarassment. But the pay-off for this season more than made up for it. At the training camp, Hinata learned a lot by taking a step back and slowing down instead of rushing forward recklessly. And here, he manages to show that lesson off to everybody with a nice high ball. I have no idea how reasonable it is to have that much improvement in the time frame. But thematically I love it. Thanks for the reaction!! ❤❤ (And a side note. This is the last member's only early-access video for a while. I'm saving up everything I can to go study abroad in Japan this Fall. But I'll come back to continue supporting your channel later!!)

[@tinyblossom]

I love the reactions from the other Miyagi teams … -Koganegawa fanboying Kageyama’s perfect long set “it’s beautiful!” -Futakuchi and Aone grunting when they recognized Asahi’s delayed swing -Goshiki staring at his phone in shock -Yahaba flipping out and pounding the table “HURRY!” But the tiny moment that always makes me LOL is when Kageyama stretches and sets the quick and Suna’s eyes go wide and he says “Seriously?!”

[@theonemweh]

I think Tsukki's monologue at the end of the game where he said "They knew that a little better than everyone else." It is a major callback to their loss to Seijo at season 1 where their quick attacks were blocked which resulted in their loss. Anyways, major props to Tsukki's save at that last play though.

[@TheHotrider07]

Why Haikyuu is among the greatest anime is because no matter how many times you watch it, there are few scenes which always move you so much that you have tears flowing through your cheeks. That Hinata "All Right" set up was the greatest moment for me, because no matter how many times i watch the scene it never fails to make me feel emotional for the boy who just wants to keep playing volleyball. One of the greatest sports anime ever.

[@tadanobukatsu99]

That's okay Sarah, every character in Haikyuu didn't believe Hinata (other than his pure talent of being athletic somehow) and then they're all proved wrong after that, so basically you're a Haikyuu character too 😂 For me, this feels real because volleyball is not a sport that we can do just because we're good at sports. In most of other sports animes usually the main character got special skill and then just stay with that until the end, with some character development but more of inner development than the sport skills. Or if they had some kind of development arc like ballboy arc, they likely to have the permission at the end after showing their determination but not with Haikyuu, until the end of the camp he didn't get any chance from Washijo sensei 😇 Again, keep in mind that other main characters in Haikyuu have started playing volleyball waaaay before Hinata, even if 3rd years might only have started in high school, I'm not sure about this but still, they already have 2 years experience at least, then we all know Tanaka was already playing volleyball since he was a little kid, as well as Tsukki, Yamaguchi and Kageyama. For Noya I don't know but he was a well known Libero in the middle school so he also probably started before that. On the comparison, Hinata, Lev, Hyakuzawa the "newbies" got the spot for starting members just because of their natural talent such as their heights(for Lev and Hyakuzawa only lol) and their pure athletism. And now they got to learn more. Lev in Nekoma got bunch of receive & blocking trainings, Hinata and Hyakuzawa in that little camp 😌

[@-vile.]

I can't believe I've reached the second to last episode of haikyuu with you, and this is my first time watching haikyuu as well! I don't really understand volleyball, so I didn't pick haikyuu up until I saw you, an official pro olympic volleyball player, reacted. Your commentaries and shared knowledge has helped me enjoy and understand haikyuu a lot! I understand all the hype now! It's also like having a friend to share these experiences with! I'm definitely going to be watching your couple reaction videos next! And then I'll watch Haikyuu on my own! I'm gonna cry! 😢❤

[@amai-w8f]

For the people saying stuff among the lines of "oh see how inarizaki's slogan is wrong ? they need the memories afterall" let me clarify 2 things : 1- Inarizaki's slogan is not about literally forgetting everything they've done in the past, it's about evolving as a player and not dwelling on past losses or getting complacent over past glories. "If we keep *holding* onto yesterday what are we going to be tomorrow ?" explicity tells the tune of what the banner is specifically talking about, so you obviously need memories to do that. 2-Karasuno is actually of the same mentality as inarizaki and Hinata and Kageyama went over this SAME THING in season one with Takeda-sensei, the whole minus tempo thing is more a closure to them both SPECIFICALLY instead of being a "gotcha" moment some people try to put on Inarizaki's back.

[@wormyfido]

Im with suga i cry every time I watch the final point of this match. It's just so intense and feels so great and rewarding that they won after all their hard work

[@tkoyama010]

Yes, I was so surprised I couldn't say anything, I couldn't even cry too. I like the description of brightening up scene at when Hinata received. It was like the sun shine like his name.

[@ElDragow]

The call back to this season one with this play is insane. In season one against their final game vs Aoba Johsai, Kageyama said the exact same words Atsumu said in their final quick attack, but Hinata got blocked. But now, with all their experience, Kageyama and Hinata are the ones to block their very own freak quick. Such beautiful and satisfying story telling.

[@laust5868]

did you realize that Asahi was trying to do that spike during their practice against date tech? i find it really amazing how haikyuu has been setting up these kind of twists in it's story. Its like the a seed planted so many episodes ago and it just bloom today and no one really knew it was planted that day.

[@alaregret1270]

Absolutely loved Sarah’s reaction to the tension of the final rally, really showing her game sense chops and emotional radar for that constrictive feeling leading up to Hinata’s “Take it easy” receive ❤

[@girish2754]

too good!!! what a great episode and a great reaction. Too many great moments and there were some crazy call backs to previous seasons - Asahi's hit was awesome, Hinata slowing it down - that was incredible and so satisfying that the ball boy arc paid off in this way, amazing and then Atsumu saying "this position, this timing, this angle, it's perfect", that was what Kageyama said and lost the match against Seijoh in season 1, now Atsumu's team lost using that freak quick. Great writing by Furudate sensei. Also, as usual, Daichi saves the day in the background at crucial moments, I am so happy that Sarah always remembers to give credit to Daichi. This is definitely one of the best episodes of the season, but out of all the crazy moments, I loved Tsukki's plays in this episode, him giving his best to do a full dive to save the ball and his monologue at the end got me too but highlight for me is him trusting Hinata, I melted when he said "you better be there" to Hinata. Tsukki and hinata camaraderie is amazing

[@kunterborn1]

The end of this match is one big narrative payoff after another for Karasuno and it's such impressive writing. I always cry watching it.

[@enjoyingquietly]

I get so emotional with Hinata's plays!!! I can't help crying everytime he receives

[@MariGomez]

I don't know how you didn't cry. I've watched this so many times, and I still cry 😭 I'm just so proud of all their growth.

[@abderrahmanesaada9185]

I love Azumane's line about how jealous he will be for the next people to receive these sets, but also "sorry for them." When Kageyama sets to you, he not only truly believes in you, but almost feels like a threat as well. "I've put all my trust in you, don't you DARE fail me now." I believe it really showcases how Kageyama developed as a new "King" who instead of demanding ludicrous things, he gives you sets that are easy for you to hit and gives you the most options whilst bringing out the best in you, and so it makes you almost feel scared to now fail this perfect set and trust he's given you. Kageyama truly rebirthed and became "the new King of the court."

[@alannguyen7375]

I cry every time I see Hinana's high pass. It just reminds me how much I need to slow down in the day to day. Beautiful stuff

[@RedLink305]

Such an amazing episode. Gets me emotional every time. I love this series so much.

[@DaeMarius]

*TO EVERYONE WONDERING ABOUT THE LAST EPISODE;* She has been traveling and says she will upload as soon as possible! Go check out her anime channel for a post made 3 days ago!

[@likogail8803]

Thanks for this 🙏

[@johncui8219]

omg i’ve never been this early! but the end is in sight

[@kathsuabian]

It was so funny when Sara's face went 😃>😀>😬>😦>😟 from tsuki and daichi saving the last ball just for the miya twins to make a quick attack ❤😂

[@TimothyGod]

Something else that's also interesting to note about this match is if I'm not mistaken this is their first time winning on a defensive play as opposed to an offensive play. And pretty much every single match that they've had they won off and offensive play even if it wasn't a direct point, time they want off of a defensive read they made

[@tobekagellama-kun]

Hi Sarah! I'm an avid viewer of your (and Adam's!) reaction videos of Haikyuu! I just wanted to thank you and the community you have founded here for making me enjoy and appreciate Haikyuu more and more. I've rewatched and re-read Haikyuu many times but I'm still blown away by the nuances and the little details that I miss or never thought of when I was watching it by myself. To be honest, I have had little love for S4 before (pls dont hate me lkdsasjdh) because the illustration wasn't just vibing with me (IM SORRY OK I KNOW WHY THE QUALITY SOMEWHAT DIPPED) but watching you and reading the comments made me gain a new perspective, new appreciation for this season, especially the Inarizaki match. I admit I am slow at times and I had a hard time getting Kita as a player and as a person (maybe because I'm different from him) but hearing your thoughts about him and you explaining his way of life/principles made me LOVE and APPRECIATE the player and person that Kita is. And yes, I'm sad that we don't see more of him :( I'm looking forward to watching you and Adam take on S4 together! I'll definitely be waiting!

[@Kimitri]

It's my first comment on your videos. I'm from Brazil and I've been watching your Haikyuu reactions since the beginning and it's very funny re-watch it with someone so high level volleyball player like you. Thank you so much for your reaction and thoughts about this anime. I'm waiting for the next season since 2020 haha :')

[@SalviAlmighty]

I'm so happy watching you react to these episodes because I was reacting the exact same way when i first watched it (and even still to this day!) What really gets me is seeing all the previous rival teams watching their matches intently, rooting for them as the season go on. It's so precious to see!! Add to that the layer of you actually understanding the feeling of a match, the emotions you get while standing on a court, and it makes for such a GREAT watch! Thank you for keeping up with it!! I hope you watch the movie coming out in a couple weeks!

[@DrumBandQc]

The fact that Atsumu says the exact same thing Kageyama said in S01 when they lost the last point vs Aoba Johsai is simply *chef's kiss*. This is one of the greatest culminating arc and call-back in all of anime in my opinion. I indeed can't belive you didn't cry, cause I'm here crying like a baby!

[@120whizkid]

Don't worry too much about being desensitized towards all these amazing moments. Somehow there's even more emotional moments to come in the movies/manga!

[@shuuuuu1139]

I don’t know why but the moment Seijo’s junior shouts “go back, go buck!” hitting the table brought me into tears more than anything.

[@juancarlosalvearcanales7370]

in that "eyes contact" is when kageyama bait atsumu to do the quick, just incredible

[@Michela_Zzz]

This is hands down my favourite episode (aka sequence of chapters) from Haikyuu in like- never mind the anime so far- maybe the entire manga (I'm trying so hard not to spoiler here I'll just stop now). But seriously. I. Cry. Every. Time. I have yet to watch this one episode without crying my heart out in the second half. It's unbelievably well written and the very apex to the series: like, it gives new meaning to Season 4 being named "Haikyuu!! To The TOP"

[@beybladetunada5697]

Fun fact: The sentence "This timing, this position, it's perfect" said by Atsumu here is the same said by Kageyama back on season 1 when they lost. As tsuki mentioned these two know the strength and the weakness of speed

[@Denilson12]

I have been waiting for you to get to this episode, and the wait was worth it!

[@Cons2911]

27:47 I love this moment, it's like a gesture that nobody thought they needed and Hinata probably wasn't even aware of what he did

[@TsMexi_]

This episode was so peak to finally see the pay off and character growth in Hinata is one of the most rewarding watches in all of anime. I rewatch this scene so many times and still give me goosebumps.

[@EsquirebobAnimations]

AHHHHH :) :) :) :) The perfect episode, it's all SO GOOD.

[@mani3001]

I will miss out Haikyuu Fridays so much! These last few episodes really are incredible. I usually cry only once per episode, but I cried like 3 times this episode 😂😂 I really have to start watching Run with the Wind so I can see your reactions Love you, Sarah❤

[@tree-]

I’ve been watching you react to Haikyuu weekly since S1 E3 looking forward to this exact moment and it finally came!! The first time I saw this twins quick I said “that quick can get blocked!!” since the twins quick was the original S1 version where Kageyama would set it through the contact point, instead of having the set “stop” - and Seijoh blocked that version. Very fitting that Kageyama and Hinata blocked it as well, almost like rejecting their old version of their quick.

[@giyuwu1270]

Ever since I started watching your videos, i was patiently waiting for you to get to this moment. It's been such a wonderful ride with you, i could watch your content all day. I've never been into sports but now I easily have my favorite pro-athlete

[@vincentdeluca4485]

I always love seeing Tsukis full length dive for the ball, bros come a long way from the beginning lol

[@hi-im-huesitos]

So glad this went out in the week of my birthday! Easily a fan favourite episode! The dig from Tsukki, the "delayed" spike from Asahi, Kageyama's setter dump, Tanaka's recycle, Daichi with the clutchest of clutch saves, and MA BOI Hinata telling the team to take it easy... I just couldn't ask for more

[@remihenric6218]

Tsukki last talk is about last point versus Aoba Josai end of fisrt season. Kageyama said the same thing, "this angle, this timing, its perfect" and block by Aoba Josei, and now Hinata kageyama take revenge. Tsukki said speed is not invincible, they knew that a little better than everyone else. So thank you Oikawa for that ahah

[@Shp4318]

So we are here finally.. let’s go!!!!

[@Cons2911]

Miss Sarah, I know this is an older video, just want to say you sharing your insights (since you have actual experience) is invaluable. Thank you

[@Fotoschiki]

I'm like Sugawara here, I cant help but tear up every time I see this episode. It's the same two episodes ago with Hinata's surprise recieve and Tsuki's block in season 3. Haikyuu is masterfull in connecting plays to important character developement to give it so much meaning. In this episode Hinata didn't just play great, like he already did many times before. This time he was the only one with a clear mind and he took charge for the whole team, when everyone else was locked in tunnel vision, carrying them and this game on his back. He went from epic to legendary here and not because of his attacking skills, but because of the clarity and understanding of the game he developed.

[@ssjgoku276]

Your reaction of the last play and your discussion at the end is the definite proof that you are the real deal and not faking any of your reactions. We don't usually get to see such a reaction and insight from a Pro, so thanks a lot for that. Definitely didn't regret subscribing to your channel. Also, will you be reading the manga at any point? There are no anime episodes to show the story ahead, and there is a lot left in the actual story. I highly recommend you to read the manga. If not the whole manga due to time constraints, at least the Beach Volleyball arc which happens after this tournament, since you are Beach Volleyball WC. It is a beautiful arc and you will definitely enjoy it.

[@gurnoorsingh941]

Did anyone notice that kageyama tried to do atsumu like set here just now but he fell backwards 😅 26:54

[@TioSam75]

I love your reactions, your so invested! Makes me want to watch Haikyuu all over again.

[@benjamin_fwn]

YESSS MY FAVORITE MATCH OF THE SERIES. Up there with another one that you'll see in the future. What a game, amazing plays from both teams. Amazing chapter.

[@GandalfoRosa]

i'm not much of a commenter bc i'm shy but: i'm watching again with you and i just want to say: i love this anime so much! saying that, i love your reactions and commentary equally, so i hope you keep giving us more volleyball insight after this season is over and of course i'm keeping up with you on your anime channel! but seriously, your volleyball commentary during this anime was amazing, which show us how much of a player you are (as if the medals werent enough)! the pausing just before commentary and the reading of the game uuuhh you're amazing (i already watched you through your volleyball playing, but is so nice to hear things from you more casually). that's it, i hope you have a great day! and if it isnt much of a trouble, i would love to hear from you your favorite things about haikyuu, like, lessons, volleyball, teamates relationships, things like that! ok bye :P

[@krumss]

I think the last block of Hinata and Kageyama also looks at Inarizaki's slogan at a different perspective. They have the memory of knowing the speed is tempting that allows them to block twins minus tempo attack.

[@amai-w8f]

That is an incorrect assessment of what happened though.

[@krumss]

@@amai-w8f what do you mean

[@amai-w8f]

@@krumss Inarizaki's slogan is not about literally forgetting everything they've done in the past, it's about evolving as a player and not dwelling on past losses or getting complacent over past glories. "If we keep *holding* onto yesterday what are we going to be tomorrow ?" explicitly tells the tune of what the banner is specifically talking about, so you obviously need memories to do that. 2-Karasuno is actually of the same mentality as inarizaki and Hinata and Kageyama went over this SAME THING in season one with Takeda-sensei, the whole minus tempo thing is more a closure to them both SPECIFICALLY instead of being a "gotcha" moment some people like you try to put on Inarizaki's back.

[@Qyshawn]

10:53 In case you forgot that cliff imagery is the same thing used in (if I remember correctly) their match against Aoba Johsai when Oikawa was serving! Love that they used the imagery again instead of a flashback they would pull away from the match.

[@tiagomonteirodeoliveira4097]

adoro quando vc pausa o ep e explica com seus conhecimentos e logo na sequencia o anime também explica. fica ainda mais fácil de entender

[@MsKRRey]

2:27 my heart just jump! I didn't know you have another channel!!! I'm so excited!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Max465]

This is still my favorite episode of Haikyuu I never get tired of watching reactions to it Especially from people who understand the sport better than I do.

[@magicjaspe5517]

Those words in the last quick attack are the same as kageyama said when they got blocked by aoba josai season 1 Its perfect how they did that ❤

[@christophermiley7001]

UGHHHHH SARAH!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 I’ve been waiting years for this and the next episode reactions! I actually can’t believe they’re here and I’m watching them🩷🩷